6A: Sunset Apollos – 2025-26 Season Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the high school season approaches, rosters are being released and I'm going to be previewing each team from the 6A and 5A levels. I'll go over each team's key players going into this coming season, list the returners/newcomers, and key departures. Here is the preview of the Sunset Apollos (6A) of the Metro League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: David Saultz (6th Season at Sunset, 49-64 Record)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Season's Record: 12-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132804"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6930bc52e0820"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As he has continued to grow and develop physically, Thompson has shown how he can wreak havoc with his combination of length, athleticism, and ball skills. The junior really exhibited these qualities at the Expo: Oregon in the fall and his versatility and ability to play multiple positions on both ends of the floor will serve Sunset well in 2025-26. (JT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2172116"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6930bc52e08c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ebenal showcased toughness with finishes at the rim, blending quickness, speed, and a high basketball IQ. A natural facilitator, he was very vocal on the floor and consistently kept his team organized. Coming off a summer injury, he looked sharp, confident, and impactful. Look for Rocco to be one of the top guards in the Portland metro area this season. (AG)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Returners</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2479602' first='Sunny' last='Zhong'] (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lucas Paul (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Max Davis (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Newcomers</strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2047155' first='Elliot' last='Kilfoil'] (Class of 2027, Transfer from Jesuit)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132801' first='Pelumi' last='Ajayi'] (Class of 2027, Transfer from Glencoe)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ethan Hsu (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kei Mitchell (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2984254' first='Jake' last='Leffler'] (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen May (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kamari Thompson (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2910370' first='Iveagh' last='Kanyako'] (Class of 2029)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Departures</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2699125' first='Drake' last='Walsh'] (Transferred to Centennial)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matthew Lohman (Graduated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additional Contribution by Jed Tai</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->